School Business Manager - Secondary School - Birmingham

A well-established and highly regarded 11–18 secondary school in Birmingham is seeking an experienced and organised School Business Manager to play a key strategic role in the day-to-day and long-term running of the school.

This is a senior support staff position, working closely with the Headteacher and leadership team to ensure the school’s financial, operational and administrative systems run efficiently and sustainably.

The Role

As School Business Manager, you will take responsibility for the school’s financial management, HR processes, estates oversight and operational planning . You will act as a key advisor to senior leaders, supporting strategic decision-making while ensuring compliance, value for money and smooth daily operations.

Key responsibilities include:

• Budget planning, monitoring and reporting

• Line management of finance, admin and premises staff

• Oversight of procurement, contracts and supplier relationships

• Supporting HR processes including recruitment, payroll liaison and staffing structures

• Ensuring compliance with financial, safeguarding and health & safety requirements

This is a varied, influential role with genuine scope to shape how the school operates.

The School

The school is a large, inclusive comprehensive with a Good Ofsted rating and a strong reputation for stability, professionalism and community engagement. Leadership is collaborative and values the contribution of support staff as essential to the school’s success.

Systems are well established, but the school is keen to continue improving efficiency and long-term planning — making this an ideal role for someone who enjoys both structure and development work.

The Team & Culture

You’ll be joining a supportive, experienced staff team where communication is clear and roles are well defined. The leadership team is approachable and values transparency, trust and accountability.

Support staff are respected as professionals, with realistic workloads and clear expectations.

What the School Is Looking For

• Strong experience in school finance or business management

• Excellent organisational and analytical skills

• Confidence working with budgets and financial reporting

• Ability to manage people and processes calmly and effectively

• A proactive, solution-focused mindset

Experience in a secondary school setting is highly desirable, though applicants from comparable public-sector environments will also be considered.

Why This Role Stands Out

• Strategic, senior-level support role

• Genuine influence on school operations

• Stable leadership and positive working culture

• Opportunity to make a long-term impact

• Competitive salary reflecting responsibility

This is an excellent opportunity for a School Business Manager looking to work in a professional, well-led school where support staff expertise is truly valued.